FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 17 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Coventry City v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Coventry City at Highfield Road Stadium on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 games played, Hornets have recorded 12 wins, and Coventry City have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanCoventry City0 - 0WatfordCHMP
2003/2004Tue 21 OctWatford1 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 01 FebCoventry City0 - 1WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Mon 26 AugWatford5 - 2Coventry CityCHMP
2001/2002Sat 16 MarWatford3 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2001/2002Sun 09 DecCoventry City0 - 2WatfordCHMP
1999/2000Sun 14 MayWatford1 - 0Coventry CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Coventry City are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 26 from their 23 matches played. Watford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 29 points from their 23 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City6213587
Watford6132876

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Watford only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Highfield Road Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Watford Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.